Graduate Trainee

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. 

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Are you interested in exploring the world of public relations and communications? Edelman Graduate Trainee programme equips potential students with the fundamental skillsets to become a PR professional.

You will be receiving a 6-month structured training and getting the chance to work with our well-diverse clients and amazing Hong Kong/regional team. Join us now to explore further!

What You Will Be Working On

• Implement and monitor projects within a specific set of clients under the direction of senior team members.
• Work closely with and support the needs of the client servicing teams. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Media relations – media monitoring, schedule and coordinate with third parties on events, assist with preparation of press kits, update media list and assist with compilation of reports.
• Work closely with senior team members on multiple industries, media landscape research studies across a variety of industries and clients and Edelman internal initiatives.
• Assist with project set-up and coordination with multiple service providers.
• Familiarity with press release writing, draft pitch emails, conduct and compile research as directed by supervisors.
• Work closely with digital team on social media content creation, research and identify suitable KOL and influencer for clients' campaign.
• Support on on-site events, including preparation logistics, on-site media tour, and reporting.
• Help prepare client reports and presentation materials.

What We Are Looking from You

• Current student or recent university graduate in Marketing, Public Relations & Communications, Language & Translation, Economics or Business focus is preferred.
• Good team player with excellent spoken and written English and Chinese is a must, fluency in mandarin is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, attention to detail with strong sense of responsibility.
• Experience in PR agency or in-house marketing/communications role is a plus.
• Knowledge of design tools and social media analytic tools (Google Analytics, Facebook analytics) is a plus.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.